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Subtract 6/24 from 12/45

12/45 - 6/24 is 1/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/360 - 90/360 = 96 - 90/360 = 6/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60

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